New Feature Winners at Boone County Raceway
July 24, 2010
After a one-week break following the Boone County Fair, racing action return to the Boone County Raceway in Albion Friday, July 23, with a full card of regular classes and another visit by the Holt County Sprints.
It turned out to be a night for new feature race winners, as only Albion’s Tyler Iverson (winner in the Modified A) had previously taken the checkered flag in a BCR feature in 2010. Read more
Speakers tout wind energy development, education center proposal gets $25,000 boost
July 23, 2010
Among the participants in the check presentation for the proposed education center at Petersburg were. l. to r., Gov. Dave Heineman, Superintendent Cory Worrell, Larry Temme, Edison Mission CEO Ron Litzinger and State Sen. Mike Flood.
As part of the program, Boone Central School Superintendent Cory Worrell announced a proposal for a new wind energy Educational-Economic Business Center to be located at Petersburg. Ron Litzinger, chief executive officer of the wind farm owner, Edison Mission Group, responded by announcing that his company will contribute $25,000 in seed money for the new center.
Many more details in the July 28 Albion News and Petersburg Press Print and Electronic Editions.
Petersburg VFD hosts propane fire workshop
July 20, 2010
Petersburg firemen participate in the propane fire control training session.
Firemen had 3 1/2 instructional hours prior to a hands-on session. The group was instructed on the correct method of advancing and cooling a tank allowing the valve to be shut off. Actual fire was used during this session. This also allowed for extra training with the air packs which must be used for many fires. There is approximately 20 minutes of air in each pack. The heat was intense and hydration was an important issue. Additional training was given on water transportation since most area fires are rural.
Instructor Brian Bussie commented that Petersburg has a very young crew, but they are extremely positive and a great group.
Golf, wine tasting set July 31, Aug. 1
July 20, 2010
A Golf Challenge and Wine Tasting event, sponsored by the Albion Chamber of Commerce, is set for Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and Aug. 1, at the Albion Country Club.
On Saturday, qualifying rounds for the hole-in-one contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Qualifying for the hole-in-one contest will continue Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with semifinals at 4 and finals at 5 p.m.
The nine-hole, four-person scramble tournament starts at 12 noon Sunday. Each team member will receive a ticket to the steak dinner and awards at 6 p.m.
Also planned on Sunday in the ACC clubhouse are a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a wine tasting with h’ors doeuvres from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for the wine tasting, silent auction and steak dinner can be purchased separately from Albion Chamber of Commerce members, or at the Chamber office, 420 West Market St.
Beaver Valley Days set at St. Edward
July 20, 2010
St. Edward Community Club will be holding the annual Beaver Valley Days celebration Friday through Sunday, July 30 - Aug. 1.
A wide variety of tournaments, contests and activities are planned over the three days.
The grand parade will be held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Registration will be held at 10th and Washington Streets.
Growth marks 30-year history of Cargill Albion
July 20, 2010
TWO ORIGINALS — Jim Cook, left, and Bob Racek
The facility marked its 30th anniversary last Friday, July 16, with a buffet lunch, prize drawings and “trolley tours” for its customers and the public.
The celebration provided reason for Bob Racek, original manager of the facility, to reflect on the history. Participating in the anniversary event (above photo)were Jim Cook, left, and Racek, who were on the original five-person staff when the elevator opened in 1980. Both are still working for Cargill. Cook is an elevator operator, while Racek has been a Farm Service Group manager for Cargill grain facilities since 1998.
See the July 21 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions for history and details of the elevator’s growth.
Final days of fair are action-packed
July 20, 2010
Junior Rodeo action at the fair.
One of the favorites was the Junior Rodeo (above) on Wednesday afternoon. Young riders again provided thrills and spills while learning how the big cowboys and cowgirls feel. The competition included sheep and calf/bull riding and barrel racing, along with a hobby horse barrel race for the younger tykes.
The biggest grandstand crowd, estimated at 2,500, attended the Combine Demolition Derby and Two-Car Chain Races on Tuesday night.
Wednesday night’s School Bus Races and Tuff Truck and Car Races attracted the second largest attendance, estimated at 2,000.
Many more details and photos in the July 21 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
Invenergy submits plans for large Boone-Antelope wind farm
July 20, 2010
Invenergy, a Chicago company that owns and operates large-scale renewable energy facilities throughout North America and Europe, submitted plans Thursday to build a 200-megawatt wind farm in Antelope and Boone counties of Northeast Nebraska.
The application was made on July 15, the same day that LB 1048, a new state law encouraging wind power development for export to other states, took effect.
Invenergy submitted a proposal to the Nebraska Power Review Board to spend $448 million installing 133 wind turbines on about 45,000 acres in the two counties. One megawatt is roughly enough to power 200 to 300 American homes for a day.
Details in the July 21 Albion News Print and Electronic Editions.
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